Fire-rated4 HourChemical Storage
FireSAFE 4X
- 4-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 228 Square Feet storage
Pyroxylin Plastic Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Pyroxylin Plastic (C12H16N4O18). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Flammable hazardFlammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaC12H16N4O18
About Pyroxylin Plastic
It is used in lacquers, plastics, and artificial leathers. Pyroxylin lacquers are made by dissolving pyroxylin in a mixture of volatile solvents and adding a plasticizer and a pigment or dye.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- See SDS
- Storage category
- Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- Yes
- Flash point
- Closed cup: 4.44°C (40°F)
- Storage temperature
- See SDS
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials
FLAMMABLE SOLIDS - Category 2
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Pyroxylin Plastic
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Pyroxylin Plastic (C12H16N4O18). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.
Additional extinguishing notes: Use dry chemical, CO₂, water spray (fog) or foam.
Always confirm extinguishing agents against the manufacturer SDS and your authority having jurisdiction before specifying a rental building fire-suppression package.
Storage & segregation guidance
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Pyroxylin Plastic should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs, and segregation requirements. Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Physical state Melting point Vapor pressure Relative density Vapor density Solubility Solid. Not available. 1.66 Not available. 0 kPa (0 mm Hg) [room temperature] Partially soluble in the following materials: methanol, diethyl ether and acetone. Insoluble in the following materials: cold water and hot water. Odor Odorless. pH Color White. Evaporation rate Not available. Auto-ignition temperature Flash point >160°C (>320°F) Closed cup: 4.44°C (40°F) Not available. Not applicable. Viscosity Dynamic (room temperature): Not applicable. Kinematic (room temperature): Not applicable. Odor threshold Not available. Partition coefficient: n-octanol/ water Appearance Boiling point Not available. Flammability (solid, gas) Product becomes a 'Flammable Solid category 2' after removing the membrane from the package. If the product is still in it's original packaging it is not a 'Flammable Solid category 2'. Lower and upper explosive (flammable) limits Not available. Burning rate Not available. Burning time Not availa
Matched to this chemical
Recommended storage solutions for Pyroxylin Plastic
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Fire-rated4 HourChemical StorageFireSAFE 4X
- 4-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 10 ft
- 12 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
- 48 Square Feet storage
Fire-rated4 hourChemical Tote StorageSingle Tote & Pallet Storage
- 4-Hour Fire-Rated 6' Deep 1-Tote-Deep
Material handling
How do you manage your bulk chemical storage?
US Hazmat Rentals buildings are designed around the primary storage formats teams use in the field — each path opens the matching storage solution on ushazmatrentals.com.
IBC Totes
Large-volume tote storage with forklift-ready handling inside compliant buildings.
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55 Gallon Drums
Drum and pallet-adjacent workflows sized for secondary containment and segregation.
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Palletized Materials
Pallet-in, pallet-out layouts for packaged chemicals and rack-ready inventory.
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Small Containers
Locker and cabinet-scale storage for cans, jars, and other small-format chemicals.
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Frequently asked questions
How should Pyroxylin Plastic be stored?
Store Pyroxylin Plastic in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Follow the temperature range listed on the manufacturer SDS.. Compatibility notes: Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Pyroxylin Plastic flammable?
Yes — Pyroxylin Plastic is flagged as a flammable hazard in this database (Yes). Flash point: Closed cup: 4.44°C (40°F) . Use fire-rated storage and follow NFPA 30 / applicable flammable-liquid rules where they apply.
What hazard class is Pyroxylin Plastic?
Pyroxylin Plastic is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. FLAMMABLE SOLIDS - Category 2
What fire suppression is recommended for Pyroxylin Plastic?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Pyroxylin Plastic (C12H16N4O18). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.
Is compliant Pyroxylin Plastic storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Pyroxylin Plastic. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.